This was a big deal for me. I have lived here locally since 10/11 and ever so often fished Budd Lake from the shore. It is a tough lake to fish from shore, but I would go and catch one fish ever 3 visits. Bass, Perch, Pickerel, and pan fish was it. I always herd of the Pike. I saw Ken's wonderful results posted here. Well today I got a 5" baby pike testing an ultralight rod. First one in 57 years. I upped the rod and lure and on the next cast....low and behold got this Northern Pike. It was a beautiful moment.